Saturday, August 23 9am - 4pm
This year Heifer International marks its 70th year and Mano a Mano International Partners its 20th year. In conjunction with the garden event, the nursery will host speakers who will talk about their respective organizations.
9am-4pm The Hosta Sale
Over 500 varieties of Hostas for sale ($5 and up) to benefit Heifer International. This non-profit humanitarian organization works to end hunger and poverty worldwide. HI provides livestock, trees, training, and other resources to help struggling families build sustainable futures. See www.heifer.org for more information.
9am-4pm The Arts & Crafts Fundraiser
Bolivian handicrafts for sale to benefit Mano a Mano International Partners. Their work in rural Bolivia focuses on building hospitals, schools, roads, and irrigation projects. See www.manoamano.org for details of their work in Bolivia.
9am-12noon Book Signing with Mike Nowak Get your copy of Attack of the Killer Asparagus and experience Mike's take on the world of gardening. If you've never read his columns or heard his radio show, you're in for a unique experience.
10am-12noon Hosta Leaf Identification
Tom Micheletti, former President of the American Hosta Society and Midwest Regional Hosta Society, and founder and first President of the Northern Illinois Hosta Society, will be available to identify hostas for people who bring the leaves of unknown hostas.
12 noon Presentation about Heifer International's work by Rich & Susan Eyre.
12:30pm Dan Narr of Mano a Mano International Partners will share the successes and challenges of 20 years of building hospitals, schools, roads, and reservoirs in rural Bolivia.
1pm Hostas of the Year Tom Micheletti will do a short presentation.
1:30-3pm Book Signing with Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens Read about all the different kinds of beautiful sedums in The Plant Lover's Guide to Sedums from Timber Press. These drought tolerant plants are a great addition to any garden.
Cash or check only.
Refreshments will be served.
